Anticorrosion dummy bullet for a firearm

ABSTRACT

An anticorrosive dummy bullet for a firearm to protect the firearm from corrosion over a period of time. The anticorrosive dummy bullet has a body made from plastic or polymeric material and a vapor corrosion inhibitor is infused into the body. The vapor corrosion inhibitor is slowly released into the chamber and barrel of the firearm over a period of time protecting the firearm from corrosion during this period of time.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority from a U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/342,226, filed on May 16, 2022, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to a plastic dummy bullet for a firearm, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an anticorrosive dummy bullet for a firearm.

BACKGROUND

Corrosion is a major problem with firearms leading to the wearing of many parts of the firearm. Specifically barrel part of the firearm is prone to corrosion caused by the hot gases generated during firing. When the firearm is kept idle for a long period of time after use, the firearm must be treated with anticorrosive agents to prevent corrosion buildup over time. If proper care is not taken, the corrosion can cause significant wearing of the parts of the firearm. Treating firearms with anticorrosive agents is a time-consuming and laborious task. Because of this, the users, many times, keep the firearm after use, as such, without any anti-corrosive treatment.

Thus, a need is therefore appreciated for a device, and method of use thereof, for preventing corrosion in firearms that overcome aforesaid drawbacks with anticorrosive treatment.

The term “bullet” used hereinafter includes bullets, shells, rounds, ammo, and the like explosives used in firearms. The firearm includes a pistol, revolver, gun, shotgun, rifle, and the like firearms.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary of one or more embodiments of the present invention to provide a basic understanding of such embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated embodiments and is intended to neither identify critical elements of all embodiments nor delineate the scope of any or all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to an anticorrosive dummy bullet for firearms that protects the firearm from corrosion.

It is another object of the present invention that the anticorrosive dummy bullet can protect the firearm against corrosion for a long period of time.

It is still another object of the present invention that the anticorrosive dummy bullet can be easy to use.

It is yet another object of the present invention that the anticorrosive dummy bullet can be put into the firearm similar to loading a normal bullet in the firearm.

It is a further object of the present invention that the anticorrosive dummy bullet can be economical to manufacture.

In one aspect, disclosed is a method for protecting a firearm from corrosion, the firearm configured to receive a standard bullet for firing, the method comprising providing an anticorrosive dummy bullet, the anticorrosive dummy bullet is made from a plastic or polymeric material and infused with vapor corrosion inhibitor, wherein the anticorrosive dummy bullet is configured to slowly release the vapor corrosion inhibitor over a period of time; and putting the anticorrosive dummy bullet into the firearm in place of the standard bullet. The anticorrosive dummy bullet is placed in a chamber of the firearm. The period of time is one week, one month, or one year.

In one aspect, disclosed is an anticorrosive dummy bullet for a firearm to protect the firearm from corrosion, the firearm configured to receive a standard bullet for firing, the anticorrosive dummy bullet comprising a body made from plastic or polymeric material; and vapor corrosion inhibitor infused into the body of the anticorrosive dummy bullet, wherein the anticorrosive dummy bullet is configured to slowly release the vapor corrosion inhibitor over a period of time. The period of time is one week, one month, or one year.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

The drawing depicts a perspective view of an anticorrosive dummy bullet, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, the reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.

The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely to illustrate the general principles of the invention since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.

Disclosed is an anticorrosive dummy bullet for a firearm and a method of use thereof for protecting the firearms from corrosion. The disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet can protect the firearm from corrosion for a long period of time, such as about one year. The drawing shows an example of the disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet 100 for firearms. The disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet, in dimensions, can be similar to a normal bullet of the firearm and can be loaded into the firearm similar to the normal bullet made for the firearm. Body 110 of the disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet 100 can be made from materials, such as polymer and plastic in the shape of the standard bullet for the firearm. It is known that the different types of firearms receive different types of bullets, and thus the disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet can be adapted for different types of firearms. Being made from plastic or polymer material, the disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet can be easy to manufacture in shape and dimensions corresponding to the standard bullets for firearms.

The disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet can be infused with a suitable vapor corrosion inhibitor 120 such that the vapor corrosion inhibitor is released slowly over a long period of time. For example, the anticorrosive dummy bullet can release the vapor corrosion inhibitor for a week, a month, or a year. The vapor corrosion inhibitor with different release durations and profiles can be made available and the user can choose one based on his requirement.

The anticorrosive dummy bullet for firearms being similar in shape and dimensions to a normal bullet is extremely easy and quick to use. The disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet can be carried with the bullets, for example, in a pocket or pouch. The disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet can be within reach of the user when using the firearm, thus the chances of negligence in maintaining the firearm can be significantly reduced.

To use the disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet, the user can simply take out the anticorrosive dummy bullet from its packaging. The user can open the chamber of the firearm and insert the anticorrosive dummy bullet into a place in the chamber where a normal bullet goes in. Thereafter, the chamber can be closed, and the firearm can be kept safely. The user can also record the date of the installation of the anticorrosive dummy bullet.

In one implementation, the user can load the firearm with standard bullets. The user can then fire as desired. After using the firearm, the user can open the chamber of the firearm and put the disclosed anticorrosive dummy bullet in place of the standard bullet. The chamber can then be closed, and the firearm can be stored ideally for the desired duration. The user may replace the anticorrosive dummy bullet after a prescribed period of time, during the prescribed period of time, the corrosion inhibitor is released. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for protecting a firearm from corrosion, the firearm configured to receive a standard bullet for firing, the method comprising: providing an anticorrosive dummy bullet, the anticorrosive dummy bullet is made from a plastic or polymeric material and infused with vapor corrosion inhibitor, wherein the anticorrosive dummy bullet is configured to slowly release the vapor corrosion inhibitor over a period of time; and putting the anticorrosive dummy bullet into the firearm in place of the standard bullet.
 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the anticorrosive dummy bullet is placed in a chamber of the firearm.
 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the period of time is one week.
 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the period of time is one month.
 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the period of time is one year.
 6. An anticorrosive dummy bullet for a firearm to protect the firearm from corrosion, the firearm configured to receive a standard bullet for firing, the anticorrosive dummy bullet comprising: a body made from plastic or polymeric material; and vapor corrosion inhibitor infused into the body of the anticorrosive dummy bullet, wherein the anticorrosive dummy bullet is configured to slowly release the vapor corrosion inhibitor over a period of time.
 7. The anticorrosive dummy bullet according to claim 6, wherein the period of time is one week.
 8. The anticorrosive dummy bullet according to claim 6, wherein the period of time is one month.
 9. The anticorrosive dummy bullet according to claim 6, wherein the period of time is one year. 